Torque converter including extended impeller shell for connecting to engine drive plate
US10408320B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Jun 21, 2016 |
| Grant date | Sep 10, 2019 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Oct 1, 2037 |
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- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10T29/4933
- WIPO fieldMechanical elements
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A torque converter is provided. The torque converter includes a front cover and an impeller shell including an axially extending section fixed to the front cover. The impeller shell includes a connector on the axially extending section. The connector is configured for connecting to an engine drive plate assembly. A method for forming a torque converter is also provided. The method includes providing connector on an axially extending section of an impeller shell, the connector being configured for connecting to an engine drive plate assembly; and fixing the axially extending section to a front cover.
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